You Are What I Am
Gordon Lightfoot
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You make the time stand still You do it now and you always will You take me as I am You make me feel like a brand new man Every time that I fall down I never get stuck You got the combination gal To get me right back up 'Cause you are what I am I'm lovin' you forever, if I can Think about the times we've had We never been blue You got the combination gal To keep me straight and true 'Cause you are what I am I'm lovin' you forever, if I can You make the time stand still You do it now and you always will You take me as I am You make me feel like a brand man I know I'm lucky too Without two or three, just me and you 'Cause you are what I am I'm lovin' you forever, if I can
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Written by: GORDON LIGHTFOOT
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"You Are What I Am" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released in the year 1972, alongside his album "Don Quixote".
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Chart PerformanceEven though "You Are What I Am" was not released as a single, "Don Quixote" the album performed very well and reached 42 on the Billboard 200.
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GenreThe song can be categorized under the Folk, Pop, and Country genre.
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Song ThemeThe song depicts simplicity and honesty in relationships, building a deep emotional connect.
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SongwritingLike most of his songs, Lightfoot wrote "You Are What I Am" himself.
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Signature StyleThe song encapsulates Lightfoot's signature style of storytelling through music, and his unique voice, resulting in a captivating tune.
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Musical Composition"You Are What I Am" carries Lightfoot's traditional acoustic sound, making it a perfect song for quiet introspection.
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Live PerformancesLightfoot often performed "You Are What I Am" during his live shows, making it an essential part of his performance repertoire.
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Critical AcclaimOver the years, the song has been widely appreciated for its heartfelt lyrics, captivating melody, and Lightfoot's deeply resonating vocals.
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Influence"You Are What I Am" is often considered to be one of the greatest songs by Lightfoot, and it has influenced numerous artists in the folk and country music realms.
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